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Investment Risk Manager - Liquidity

Franklin Templeton · Baltimore, MD · 1 wk ago
Hybrid$175k–$190k/yrFull-time

About the Department

The Liquidity Risk function plays a critical role in providing independent oversight of the firm's Short-Term investment business by delivering rigorous portfolio analytics and actionable risk insights. The team ensures that portfolio risks align with investment objectives, client expectations, and industry standards, with a strong focus on liquidity, market, and concentration risks. Working closely with portfolio managers and senior stakeholders, the group combines deep technical expertise with sound judgment to identify key drivers of risk, distinguish long-term structural exposures from short-term market movements, and continuously enhance the firm's risk framework and analytical capabilities, including the implementation of advanced risk systems such as Aladdin.

How You Will Add Value

  • Identify and assess key risks and trends by conducting in-depth risk analysis across issuers, market and credit sensitivities.
  • Translate complex quantitative outputs into concise insights and messages to communicate with portfolio managers and senior executives.
  • Apply advanced analytical methods, including AI and visualization, to improve the efficiency, consistency, and insightfulness of risk monitoring.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments and emerging risk themes to proactively identify potential vulnerabilities and strengthen the risk oversight function.
  • Help lead the team's transition to Aladdin, including analytics validation, model comparison, interpretation of outputs, and dashboard enhancements.

Experience, Education & Certifications

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

  • 10+ years of direct experience in asset management, ideally focused on money funds, stable value and ultra-short strategies; risk experience highly preferred.
  • Quantitative or scientific degree preferred; CFA, FRM, or PRM progress/completion preferred.

Technical Skills

  • Experience with stress testing and portfolio risk profiles.
  • Experience with industry-standard risk modeling, specifically MSCI BarraOne or Aladdin Green Package.
  • Ability to process, analyze, and visualize data; programming skills in common visualization languages/statistical packages, with Power BI and Python preferred.
  • Deep understanding of 2a-7 regulations.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • High level of ownership and sound judgment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on high-impact initiatives.

Pay

The expected annual salary for this position ranges between $175,000 – $190,000 depending on location and level of relevant experience.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year
  • Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits
  • Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities
  • Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement
  • Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

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